Authors:
Bruno Carpentieri
1
;
Francesco Rizzo
1
;
Giovanni Motta
2
and
James A. Storer
2
Affiliations:
1
Università degli Studi di Salerno, Italy
;
2
Brandeis University, United States
Keyword(s):
Predictive Coding, Data Compression, Remote Sensing, 3D Data.
Related
Ontology
Subjects/Areas/Topics:
Computer Vision, Visualization and Computer Graphics
;
Image and Video Coding and Compression
;
Image and Video Processing, Compression and Segmentation
;
Image Formation and Preprocessing
;
Multimedia
;
Multimedia Signal Processing
;
Telecommunications
Abstract:
(Motta et al., 2003) proposed a Locally Optimal Vector Quantizer (LPVQ) for lossless encoding of hyperspectral data, in particular, Airborne Visible/Infrared Imaging Spectrometer (AVIRIS) images. In this paper we first show how it is possible to improve the baseline LPVQ algorithm via linear prediction techniques, band reordering and least squares optimization. Then, we use this knowledge to devise a new lossless compression method for AVIRIS images. This method is based on a low complexity, linear prediction approach that exploits the linear nature of the correlation existing between adjacent bands. A simple heuristic is used to detect contexts in which such prediction is likely to perform poorly, thus improving overall compression and requiring only marginal extra storage space. A context modeling mechanism coupled with a one band look ahead capability allows the proposed algorithm to match LPVQ compression performances at a fraction of its space and time requirements. This makes t
he proposed method suitable to applications where limited hardware is a key requirement, spacecraft on board implementation. We also present a least squares optimized linear prediction for AVIRIS images which, to the best of our knowledge, outperforms any other method published so far.
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